I mentioned last November that I’d bought a new paraglider – a lovely Gin Sprint. It’s an intermediate glider, whereas my old one was a beginners wing. I managed to get it out of the bag again last Thursday after waiting on Bradwell Edge in the Peaks, without any joy, the previous Saturday. Anyway, Chris […]
Ha! passed my paragliding Pilot rating!
23 Dec 10 by
Just finished for Christmas and opened the post at home. I am now officially, full pilot rated. This means that I can legally leave the hills and fly cross country. In spring, I may find myself riding a thermal to cloud base again. This time I’ll be going ‘over the back’. I’m so excited and […]
Relax, you’re at 3000 feet…
07 Nov 10 by
Saturday morning and I was sat on the hillside at Wether Fell, near Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales. I was waiting, along with ten or so others, for the wind to pick up. I had my brand new paraglider laid out ready, and I was strapped in y harness. I’ve been paragliding for five years […]
There’s more to life than work – try Paragliding
25 Apr 10 by
Saturday morning and only one survey today. This one is for a friend in Nottingham and anytime of the day will do. So, it’s a light breeze from the south and clear skies – Paragliding time! I arrive at Rushup Edge in the Peak District at 8.30 and by 9.30 I’m airborne. In paragliding, spring […]
NVQ level 4 in Management
22 Apr 10 by
Through my companies, I’ve been involved with the Federation of Master Builders for over 25 years. The FMB is a very useful organisation for small contractors, with a great suite of membership benefits. One of these is access to excellent CPD and training courses, as well as updates on everything from Health & Safety, employers […]